I asked God to take away my pain.
   God said, No.
   It is not for me to take away,
   but for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
   God said, No.
   Her spirit was whole, her body
   was only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience.
   God said, No.
   Patience is a byproduct of
   tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness.
   God said, No.
   I give you blessings.  Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain.
   God said,No.
   Suffering draws you apart from
   worldly cares and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
   God said,No.
   You must grow on your own, but I
   will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
   God said, No.
   I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.

I ask God to help me LOVE others,  as much as he loves me.

God said ... Ah, finally you have the idea.

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